Competing at The Tactical Games While Pregnant

Published on February 25, 2024
Duration: 16:56

This video documents Alyssa Seymour's experience competing in The Tactical Games Nationals while pregnant. She details challenges faced, including equipment malfunctions, time management issues, and physical limitations due to pregnancy, alongside her determination to complete the events. The content highlights the mental and physical fortitude required for competitive shooting under demanding circumstances.

Quick Summary

Alyssa Seymour competed in The Tactical Games Nationals while pregnant, facing significant challenges including equipment malfunctions, time management issues, and physical limitations. Despite setbacks like suppressor placement errors and rifle issues, she persevered, highlighting the mental fortitude required for competitive shooting under demanding circumstances.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Competing While Pregnant
  2. 00:33Finding Out About Pregnancy
  3. 01:25First Event: The Run
  4. 01:59Second Stage: Greek Run (Rifle & Pistol)
  5. 04:31Long Range Stage & Rifle Issues
  6. 04:47Obstacle Course Challenges
  7. 06:39Day Two: Facing Setbacks
  8. 07:30Stage 1: Burpees & Mag Retrieval Mistake
  9. 08:06Bag Toss & Plate Carrier Issues
  10. 09:24Pistol Only Stage
  11. 10:56Stage with Intervals (Utah Regional Comparison)
  12. 11:33Rope Climbs & Rifle Malfunctions
  13. 12:02Day Three: Redemption Stage (Wheelbarrow)
  14. 13:52The Bike Stage Strategy
  15. 15:10Competing While Pregnant: Physical Feelings
  16. 15:42Final Stage: No Weapons Rig Weave
  17. 16:19Conclusion & Sponsor Shoutouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What challenges did a pregnant competitor face at The Tactical Games Nationals?

A pregnant competitor faced physical limitations, fatigue, and nausea, especially in early pregnancy. She also dealt with equipment malfunctions, time management issues on stages, and the mental pressure of performing while pregnant, impacting her approach to obstacles and overall pace.

What common mistakes did the competitor make during The Tactical Games?

Common mistakes included accidentally placing a suppressor on a barricade, running out of time on stages, improper rifle zeroing, forgetting to stage magazines, and experiencing frequent rifle malfunctions. She also fumbled on a pistol-only stage due to lack of mental rehearsal.

How did the competitor's Staccato P pistol perform during the competition?

The competitor's Staccato P pistol performed exceptionally well, with no malfunctions reported throughout the entire competition. She described it as a reliable firearm that ran beautifully, contributing positively to her performance on pistol stages.

What was the competitor's favorite stage at The Tactical Games?

The competitor's favorite stage was the 'wheelbarrow' stage on day three. This stage involved moving sandbags with a wheelbarrow and completing multiple firing sequences. She performed her best on this stage, experiencing no malfunctions or major errors.

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